In a televised address, Aquino sought to calm public outrage over the death of 44 police commandos in the chaotic bloodbath that targeted most wanted terrorists Zulkifli bin Hir, better known as Marwan, who was believed killed, and Abdul Basit Usman.
“If Usman is in your territory, I expect you to surrender him to authorities, help arrest him, or don’t interfere in the manhunt,” Aquino said, addressing the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
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